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24 Small Towns May Lose Air Service Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 12:45AMRural America, already struggling to recover from the recession and the flight of its young people, is about to take another blow: the loss of its airline service.
Woolsey was a Great Lakes captain and Union Army private Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 12:04AMChauncey Woolsey was born in April, 1816, in Verona, Oneida County, New York. In 1845 he married Caroline Cordelia Johnson, and had six children, five of whom survived him. From 1838 until 1858 he first served as a mate and then later became a Steambo read more
UPDATE: Kentwood teen killed in crash Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:43PMInvestigators say a 16-year-old Kentwood girl was driving eastbound on Garfield ... A watch lieutenant says a driver hit a three-year-old child Spencer St. ...
Jutanugarn leads U.S. Girls' Junior Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:28PMA watch lieutenant says a driver hit a three-year-old child Spencer St. ... The Ann Arbor-based bookseller had been trying to reorganize for five months, ...
Hot and getting hotter Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:35PMForecasters say oppressive heat and humidity will close in on mid-Michigan Tuesday, and it will only get worse Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
Borders Books chain to close, liquidate Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 7:13PMThe Ann Arbor-based bookseller had been trying to reorganize for five months, ... In 90 degree heat, golfers are trying to play 100 holes at Sunnybrook Country ...
Fowles, Brunson earn WNBA Player of the Week honors Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 6:58PMIn 90 degree heat, golfers are trying to play 100 holes at Sunnybrook Country ... Two cultural attractions in downtown Grand Rapids are teaming up to save you ...
Consumers Energy To Add 10 Free EV Charging Stations Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 1:33PMConsumers Energy officials Friday joined federal, state and city of Jackson leaders at the utility's Jackson headquarters to announce the availability of 10 plug-in electric vehicle charging stations located statewide.
Ingham, Sparrow compete for top heart hospital title Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 11:02AMDr. Ara Pridjian of Sparrow Hospital talks to his heart patient, Theodore Kellermann of Lansing, during a recent office visit. The two largest hospitals in the area are stepping up competing for heart patients and stepping up their marketing efforts.
1. “The Help” Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 9:34AMby Kathryn Stockett. 2. “Now You See Her” by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge. 3. “Heaven Is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back” by Todd Burpo with Lynn Vincent.
GRNow.com: Grand Rapids Taco Crawl Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 8:28AMGRAND RAPIDS (WZZM)- GRNow.com showcases the recent Grand Rapids Taco Crawl. For more events happening in the West Michigan area, click HERE.
Gerald R. Ford Museum gears up for its second periodic makeover Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:11AM“The majority of it will be redone,” chairman emeritus Marty Allen says of refreshing and renewing the appeal of the museum's exhibits.
7-day Michigander Bicycle Tour begins as old friends, rookies start journey Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 6:21PMAbout 600 cyclists from across the U.S. and Canada are traveling 340 miles through West Michigan.
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Former First Lady Betty Ford Laid to Rest in Michigan Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 5:28PMGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) -- Former first lady Betty Ford has been laid to rest next to her husband on the grounds of his presidential museum in their hometown of Grand Rapids.
Cuts would hamper free legal services Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:31PMST. JOSEPH - Proposed cuts in federal funding could hurt services offered by Legal Aid of Western Michigan, Deputy Director Mary Drolet said Thursday.
Spring Hill Bible Church welcomes first-time pastor Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:08PMBy Gail Hollenbeck, Times Correspondent Friday, July 15, 2011 Kent Gee left his retirement planning business in Michigan. SPRING HILL — Kent Gee spent his first 40 years as a layperson in various Baptist and Bible churches. Now, as the new pastor of Spring Hill Bible Church, he believes that background will help him be a better minister. "I think it's a blessing that God has put me here," said ...
Recalls This Week: Safety lanyards, space heaters Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:08PMsports carry plenty of hazards, but they can be even more dangerous when the equipment is defective. This week's recalls...
Angry Bird Attacks Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:32AMGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (CNN) -- An angry bird, is attacking pedestrians in Michigan. A red-winged blackbird is terrorizing downtown Grand Rapids. The bird has been spotted at different locations such as in a tree, on a pole and on the sign outside the Grand Rapids Museum. When walkers pass by, the bird swoops in and gives you an unexpected tap. Experts say they are simply protecting their nest.
Dateline looks at Venus Stewart case Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:25AMThe Venus Stewart case gets a national spotlight Friday when Dateline takes a 90-minute look at the investigation and ultimate conviction of her husband, Doug Stewart, for murder.
National and world briefs Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:06AMISTANBUL #8212; More than 30 nations, including the United States, today declared that Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi's regime is no longer legitimate and formally recognized Libya's main opposition group as the country's government.
With video: Feisty bird takes aim at Grand Rapids pedestrians Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 11:03AMWhile thousands of people packed downtown to say farewell to former First Lady Betty Ford this week, many of them were met with a most unexpected surprise.
Free Michigan-made samples at D&W Fresh Market off the East Beltline in Grand Rapids Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:26AMLocal farmers and manufacturers will be on hand.
Today the Public Said Goodbye to Former First Lady Betty Ford Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 5:04PMThe public was able to say goodbye today to Former First Lady Betty Ford in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
A final farewell for Betty Ford Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:55PMGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) – On Thursday West Michigan remembered a first lady who had the common touch. Known for her compassion and candor, Betty Ford is leaving behind a great legacy.
For final memorial service, Betty Ford returns to church where she married her husband Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:55PMGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Betty Ford returned Thursday to the church where she and her husband got married more than 60 years ago, a wedding that launched the unassuming Michigan couple on an unexpected path to the White House.
Former Believe in Music employees planning reunion; seeking anyone who worked at record stores to take part Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:56PMAt its peak, the Grand Rapids-based record store chain Believe in Music boasted two dozen West Michigan stores and about 500 employees.
Meridian grad Hockemeyer to play baseball at Evansville Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:47PMJason Hockemeyer couldn't be more excited.
Betty Ford's casket arrives at church for memorial Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:15PMA motorcade carrying the body of former first lady Betty Ford has arrived at a Michigan church for her memorial service.
Betty Ford headed to Michigan for 2nd service Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:42PMThousands of well-wishers from seniors to toddlers waved, offered crisp salutes or held their hands over their hearts in a sometimes tearful tribute to Betty Ford, as a motorcade carrying her body zigzagged from a California desert church to Palm Springs airport for her final flight home to Michigan.
Ferris State trustees raise tuition 5.1% Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:36PMBIG RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) - Ferris State University trustees have voted to raise undergraduate tuition 5.14%, well short of a 7% cap that Gov. Rick Snyder has set for schools to get access to special funds in a year of cuts to higher education.
Crowd gathers for public tribute to Betty Ford after former first lady returns to home state Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:09PMGRAND RAPIDS, Mich. - Betty Ford returned Wednesday to the city where the former first lady grew up, as hundreds lined the streets in front of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum as her casket arrived for a memorial service.
Consumers Energy says about 95,000 customers in Michigan without power as of 4 p.m. Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 3:52PMSome customers in the hardest-hit counties, including Kalamazoo, may not have electric service back until Thursday, the utility said.
Betty Ford's home newspaper, The Desert Sun, remembers her with fondness Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 3:11PMHere are links to the newspaper's many stories on Betty Ford.
Leelanau rowers fare well in first regatta Monday, July 11, 2011 @ 12:03AMRepresentatives of the newly-formed Lake Leelanau Rowing Club recently participated in the club’s first outing at a downstate regatta. Rowing teams from all over Michigan, including Lake Leelanau, traveled to Grand Rapids on Saturday, June 25, to participate in the 24th Grand Regatta.
Michigan gunman kills seven during rampage Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 5:27AMRodrick Shonte Dantzler shoots dead his own daughter before killing himself after hostage standoff in Grand Rapids A gunman opened fire in two homes in the US state of Michigan on Thursday, killing seven people, including two children, before leading police on a high-speed chase through a city centre and taking three hostages. The standoff ended when he killed himself with a gunshot to the head ...
Census 2010: Nobody home? Michigan's vacant housing soars, but slow turnaround begins to appear Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 5:21AMWhile Michigan's population was going down, houses kept going up.
Storm topple Sparks Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 11:28PMA photographer who's taken thousands of pictures of events at the Gerald R. ... Only hours after her death, a glowing tribute to Betty Ford showed up alongside ...
Kalamazoo nursing home resident dies on way to dental treatment Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 3:35PMAn 85-year-old nursing home resident died Thursday when the van transporting her to the University of Michigan for dental treatment hit a curb.
Police say man kills 7 people, including daughter, then himself Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 3:30PMA Michigan man went on a killing spree Thursday, hunting down his ex-girlfriend and others before killing himself in a hours-long stand-off with police.
Search for Missing Infant Expands Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 3:30PMSearchers in Ludington are now looking in a forest near a school and a disc golf course for 4-month-old Katherine Phillips. The child's father was arrested for kidnapping last week.
Thin Rapids, 'Caps squads aim to end winless streaks Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 3:13PMAuthorities say a 51-year-old man has died after being crushed by a tractor he ... Atlantis has blasted off on NASA's last space shuttle launch.
Former U-M coach Rich Rodriguez guilty of major NCAA violation at West Virginia Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 3:06PMFormer Michigan football coach Rich Rodriguez has been found guilty of a major violation at West Virginia. The NCAA report was released today and the Mountaineers face two years of probation.
Cause of Egelston Township house fire unclear; No one injured in Friday afternoon blaze Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 2:55PMWhile several neighbors stood along the road and watched firefighters go in and out of the the ranch-style home, Lemaire frantically started looking for her 15-year-old Pomeranian dog, Peaches, who had been rescued by a passerby before she got there.
Michigan Gunman Kills Daughter and Six Others Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 6:12AMGruesome crime spree ends with gunman killing himself.
'Man in Space' moves aside for president at Ford Musuem in Grand Rapids Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 6:11AMMuseum makes room for replica of Gerald R. Ford statue at Capitol.
Fire damaged île Bizard house Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 6:03AMNo one was hurt in a suspicious fire early Friday morning that badly damaged a house in île Bizard.
Parking rates up slightly across Canada Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 6:02AMParking rates across Canada have slightly increased over the past year, according to a new national survey, with Calgary and Toronto rated as the most expensive cities to park.
Rodrick Dantzler's criminal history spans almost two decades Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 5:58AMWZZM 13 News accessed Michigan State Police records to find out more about ... An Amber Alert for Natashia Otero has been cancelled. She was found safe.
Seven dead in Michigan shootings, suspect surrounded Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 10:32PMGRAND RAPIDS, Mich, July 7 (Reuters) - A gunman killed seven people, including two children, in two homes in western Michigan on Thursday and then led police on a high-speed chase before taking two hostages, authorities said.